2016
Particulate air pollution, fetal growth and gestational length: The influence of residential mobility in pregnancy
Pereira G, Bracken MB, Bell ML. Particulate air pollution, fetal growth and gestational length: The influence of residential mobility in pregnancy. Environmental Research 2016, 147: 269-274. PMID: 26918840, PMCID: PMC4821760, DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2016.02.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow birth weightTerm low birth weightPreterm birthWhole pregnancySecond trimesterAddress historiesAdverse perinatal outcomesFetal growth restrictionEffects of PM10Particulate air pollutionPerinatal outcomesGestational agePregnancy cohortGestational lengthPregnant womenRetrospective studyBirth weightFetal growthGrowth restrictionPM10 exposureMaternal addressInsufficient evidencePregnancyLogistic regressionBirth
2014
Asthma medication use during pregnancy, wheeze and estimated exposure to ambient nitrogen dioxide
Gent JF, Kezik JM, Hill ME, McKay LA, Holford TR, Leaderer BP, Bracken MB. Asthma medication use during pregnancy, wheeze and estimated exposure to ambient nitrogen dioxide. European Respiratory Journal 2014, 45: 538-540. PMID: 25537555, PMCID: PMC4331059, DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00161514.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAsthma medication useMedication usePregnant womenRisk of wheezePoor pulmonary functionAdverse health outcomesPregnant asthmaticsAsthma exacerbationsAsthma medicationsPerinatal complicationsPulmonary functionFetal growthHealth outcomesPregnancyNO2 exposureWheezeAsthmaMedicationsWomenAmbient nitrogen dioxideMothersMinimal effectExposureAsthmaticsExacerbation
2013
Maternal Infection in Pregnancy and Risk of Asthma in Offspring
Collier CH, Risnes K, Norwitz ER, Bracken MB, Illuzzi JL. Maternal Infection in Pregnancy and Risk of Asthma in Offspring. Maternal And Child Health Journal 2013, 17: 1940-1950. PMID: 23338127, DOI: 10.1007/s10995-013-1220-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary tract infectionRisk of asthmaChildhood asthmaMaternal infectionTract infectionsMaternal urinary tract infectionMultivariable logistic regression modelAdjusted odds ratioChildren of womenYears of lifeLogistic regression modelsAntepartum infectionChart reviewPhysician diagnosisPregnant womenStreptococcus colonizationHospital visitsOdds ratioAsthmaPregnancyInfectionWomenRiskStructured interviewsAge six
2006
Effect of Fetal Sex on Airway Lability in Pregnant Women With Asthma
Kwon H, Belanger K, Holford T, Bracken M. Effect of Fetal Sex on Airway Lability in Pregnant Women With Asthma. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2006, 61: 430-431. DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000224586.71900.93.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Asthma Symptoms, Severity, and Drug Therapy: A Prospective Study of Effects on 2205 Pregnancies
Bracken M, Triche E, Belanger K, Saftlas A, Beckett W, Leaderer B. Asthma Symptoms, Severity, and Drug Therapy: A Prospective Study of Effects on 2205 Pregnancies. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2003, 102: 739. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-200310000-00016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAsthma symptomsOral steroidsAsthma diagnosisPreterm deliveryPregnant womenHistory of asthmaIntrauterine growth restrictionIUGR infantsAsthma guidelinesAsthma historyController medicationsModerate asthmaPregnant patientsAsthma therapySymptomatic patientsAsthma severityFetal effectsSymptomatic womenProspective studyDrug therapyGrowth restrictionΒ2 agonistsAsthmaSymptomsMedications
1996
Maternal Caffeine Consumption and Spontaneous Abortion: A Prospective Cohort Study
Dlugosz L, Belanger K, Hellenbrand K, Holford T, Leaderer B, Bracken M. Maternal Caffeine Consumption and Spontaneous Abortion: A Prospective Cohort Study. Epidemiology 1996, 7: 250-255. PMID: 8728437, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-199605000-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpontaneous abortionCaffeine consumptionYale-New Haven HospitalMaternal caffeine consumptionProspective cohort studyCohort studyEarly pregnancyPregnant womenOdds ratioSoda drinkingElevated riskCaffeine beveragesBeverage consumptionCaffeine beverage consumptionCigarette useFirst monthPregnancySixteenth weekObserved associationsAbortionCup of teaCaffeineTeaGestationHospital
1995
Measurement of Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Pregnant Women
O'Connor T, Holford T, Leaderer B, Hammond S, Bracken M. Measurement of Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Pregnant Women. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1995, 142: 1315-1321. PMID: 7503052, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a117599.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrine cotinineEnvironmental tobacco smokePregnant womenTobacco smokeWork exposureAir nicotine concentrationsSelf-reported exposurePersonal air monitorsExposure assessment methodsAir nicotineMeasurement of exposureHome exposureCotinineNicotine concentrationsExposure classificationWomenCohen's kappaExposureSpearman rank-order correlation coefficientAir monitorsRank-order correlation coefficientKappaSocial exposureSmokeHigh levels
1993
Caffeine Use During Pregnancy: How Much Is Safe?
Hatch E, Bracken M. Caffeine Use During Pregnancy: How Much Is Safe? JAMA 1993, 270: 46-47. DOI: 10.1001/jama.1993.03510010052024.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
1991
Premature rupture of membranes at preterm. Meta-analysis of the effect of steroids on the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome.
Oyarzún E, Gómez R, Romero R, Bracken M. Premature rupture of membranes at preterm. Meta-analysis of the effect of steroids on the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome. Revista Medica De Chile 1991, 119: 388-95. PMID: 1842981.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRespiratory distress syndromeFetal respiratory distress syndromeUse of steroidsPremature ruptureDistress syndromeEffects of steroidsInfectious complicationsSteroid treatmentPregnant womenRelative riskSteroidsSyndromeConfidence intervalsComplicationsRupturePretermNeonatesPatientsPreventionWomen
1986
Caffeine consumption during pregnancy and association with late spontaneous abortion
Srisuphan W, Bracken M. Caffeine consumption during pregnancy and association with late spontaneous abortion. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1986, 154: 14-20. PMID: 3946486, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(86)90385-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSecond-trimester spontaneous abortionSpontaneous abortionPregnant womenCaffeine consumptionHeavy caffeine consumptionProspective cohort studyLate spontaneous abortionsAverage daily intakeLast pregnancyCohort studyMedical historyCaffeine dailyRelative riskContraceptive useAssociation of caffeineDrinking habitsSources of caffeineDaily intakeCaffeine usePregnancyCaffeine usersDemographic characteristicsWomenAbortionAssociation
1982
Diagnosis of fetal skeletal dysplasias with ultrasound
Hobbins J, Bracken M, Mahoney M. Diagnosis of fetal skeletal dysplasias with ultrasound. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1982, 142: 306-312. PMID: 7065020, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(82)90735-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSecond-trimester fetusesSkeletal dysplasiaFetal skeletal dysplasiaNormal second-trimester fetusesUltrasound measurementsReal-time ultrasoundAccuracy of diagnosisFemoral fracturesUltrasound evaluationChondroectodermal dysplasiaPregnant womenPositive diagnosisUtero diagnosisDysplasiaMeans of ultrasoundDiagnosisFetusesLong bonesFemurUltrasoundBone measurementsHumerusBone lengthFurther studiesFetal femur